Friday Finds: garden planning, simple recipes, self-care, and more!

What a week. We rarely turn on the TV when it’s light out, but we spent most of the day on Wednesday watching the news. As we inch closer to Inauguration Day, I find myself holding onto a lot of tension. In order to stay healthy between now and then, I’m going to make an extra effort to stay informed (starting with these older articles from Jelani Cobb and Nikole Hannah-Jones), spend time outside, and delight in the beauty of the sweet birds who visit our feeders throughout the day.

the weather has been strangely warm and consistent for several weeks. waking up to hoarfrost most mornings has been a delight!

If your Love Language is acts of service and you like cabins, you’re gonna appreciate this lovely and wholesome mini-documentary
99 ideas for taking care of yourself on a budget
Have you started planning your spring garden? We’re going almost all edible this year, with the exception of a few flowers for the butterflies and other pollinators. I’m also hoping marigolds really will deter the deer. My seeds arrived recently and I’m going to start sketching out when and where to plant them soon!
Speaking of gardens, here are a few thoughtful gifts for the gardener in your life: a sustainable and aesthetically-appealing kneeling pad, cozy shelters for sweet bird friends, and two sets of handsome pruners
Yet another gardening link! Have you ever done any Winter Sowing? Tell me all about it, please!
Gina, who runs our Instagram account, is preparing to go on maternity leave, which means I’m taking over our account. Bookmarking this as I prepare to dive in!
This sweatshirt, by BIPOC-owned and female-led business Phenomenal Woman, is high on my wishlist. (via Wit and Delight)
After reading this post, I have a few more simple recipes to add to my lunch routine!